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 # ethrpc
 
-> [!NOTE]  
-> This package is not maintained by the EthereumJS ([EF JavaScript](https://github.com/ethereumjs/ethereumjs-monorepo)) core team (see "Contributors").
+> [!WARNING]  
+> This package has been deprecated and is not maintained.
 ---
 
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